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BT08 UWN

2008 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,936 mi
Last recorded101,936 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,706 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 83,705 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,689 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 77,687 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,658 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 58,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,905 miles

Exhaust middle and rear box outer shell corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,644 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing

n/s mirror suround missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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BT08 UWN is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 61,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 UWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT08 UWN registered?

BT08 UWN is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is BT08 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 UWN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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